CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Amy Marie MacDougall Aldrich was 92 years young at the time of departure from this temporary, earthly vessel on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at 12:45 p.m.

Amy Aldrich was born in Oklee, Minnesota on July 28, 1921, the daughter of the late Gordon and Lillian MacDougall, and joined in Holy Matrimony to Harold Aldrich on June 2, 1941, a happy, 69-year union. Mrs. Aldrich was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Aldrich.

The Aldrich's resided in Lansing and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Amy and Harold Aldrich were faithful members and supporters of Calvary Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Aldrich's career included employment at The Gordon Fennell Company in Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids City Hall, and Washington High School. Amy Aldrich was best known for her dedication to her husband and family, as homemaker and housewife throughout her adult life.

A Memorial Service and Life Celebration for Mrs. Aldrich was held Saturday, November 2, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Reverend and Pastor Jay Jentink officiated. Burial was at the Center Baptist Church Cemetery, Lansing, Iowa.

A daughter of Bruce Peyton and Hazel Glenn Hardman, she was born August 24, 1969 in Jackson County, having lived most of her life in Banks County. She was employed in home health care for a number of years and attended Line Baptist Church in Banks County. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Phillip Hardman; and father-in-law, Norman Phillips.

Survivors include her father and step-mother, Bruce and Joyce Peyton, Alto; mother, Hazel Hardman, Lavonia; husband, Steve Phillips, of the home; four sisters, Shelia and Jeff Neave, Alto, Pat Whitlock, Maysville, Melba and Junior Lewallen, Baldwin, and Martha and Jessie Wall, Mt. Airy; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Chambers and Patricia and Tim Edge, all of Toccoa; two brothers-in-law, Randall and Karen Ellard and Jerry and Vivian Norris, all of Toccoa; four step-sisters, Regina and Stevie Caudell, Homer, Marcia and Bernie Walker, Toccoa, and Gwen Whitehead and Sherry Tara, both of Homer; mother-in-law, Gladys Phillips, Toccoa; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 6, at 2 p.m., at Line Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers and will please assemble at the Acree-Davis Funeral Home by 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, Ethan Frady, Salem Frady, Cody Whitlock, Tyler Smallwood, Randall Ellard, Cameron Edge, and Casey Chambers.

The family will be at the home of Gladys Phillips, Arlo Todd Road, Toccoa, and will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. Interment will be in the Line Baptist Church Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made by visiting the website at www.acree-davisfh.com.

She was born in Nicholson, the daughter of the late William Oscar and Annie Sue Barnett Palmer. She was a Christian, member of River of Life Worship Center where she was also the church secretary, and worked for the Jackson Hearld Newspaper as the correspondent for the Nicholson news. Mrs. Watkins was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Pete Watkins, Sr.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 4, at 2 p.m. from the River of Life Worship Center with Revs. Bobby Ivester, Dennis Kesler, and Howard Rhodes officiating. Interment will be in Howington Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the River of Life Worship Center, P.O. Box 364, Nicholson, GA 30565.

He was born in Commerce, the son of the late J.D. and Lucile Kelley Potts. He was a member of Commerce Presbyterian Church and the Commerce Jaycees. Mr. Potts was employed at Alltel Communications before becoming the owner of the Sears Catalog Store in Commerce. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Kelley Potts; and sister, Eva Jo Potts Sailers.

J.D. loved watching his son, David, play golf and for many years drove local junior golfers all over the southeast. He also enjoyed just spending time at Deer Trail Country Club with all the guys. He started most every morning enjoying breakfast with friends at Parham's Restaurant. J.D. cherished his time with both of his grandchildren, Jake and Abby. J.D. truly loved life and lived life to the fullest, loved ones stated.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Lovern Potts, Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, David and Tara Potts, Alpharetta; grandchildren, Jake and Abby Potts, both of Alpharetta; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Walter Wilson, Athens, and Kathy and Randall Perry, Grayson.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, at Commerce Presbyterian Church with Carlton Allen and the Rev. Monty Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, November 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Commerce Presbyterian Church.

He was born March 3, 1981, in Framingham, Mass., the son of Todd and Linda Graham. He was of Baptist denomination and was a line haul driver for FedEx Freight. He served two tours of duty to Iraq in Marine Unit MSSG-24 and was part of the Peace Keeping Missions in several regions worldwide. Mr. Graham was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jack and Hazel Garrison.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. The Rev. Dave Channell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 3343 Peachtree Rd., NE #M20, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404)974.9234 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.

He was the son of the late Homer Albon and Ruby Fulton Reynolds. He was of the Baptist denomination and a member of Barrow Worship Center. He retired as a welder for Atlantic Steel and was a former union representative for the United Steel Union. He sung gospel music for 64 years, singing with Caynon Bound and New Spirits. Mr. Reynolds was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Reynolds.

ATHENS - Maxwell Bernard Ward (Daddy Max, Papa Max), lived a wonderful 84 years, the majority spent in his home in Athens. He left us Tuesday, October 30, 2013.

Max was born February 13, 1929, in Toccoa, the son of John Amos and Leatus Sellers Ward. He graduated from Commerce High School and later from Pacific

Western University with a Master of Science in engineering management. Max gave 26 years to the United States Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. He worked for Saudi Arabian Airlines and later with Mutual of Omaha. Anyone that knew him knew that loving him came with the condition that you love to talk sports, news and weather. The Braves, Bulldogs and Falcons will have a new angel next season.

A native of Experiment, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Henry Cleveland and Sara Elizabeth Blalock Howard. She was retired from Vend Food's as a manager and was a member of Devotee Baptist Church in Griffin.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, November 1, at Bernstein Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 2, in the chapel at Haisten McCullough Funeral Home in Griffin. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Madison-Oglethorpe Foster Parent Association, c/o First Madison Bank & Trust, 200 General Daniel Ave. N., Danielsville, GA 30633.

She Watkins was the daughter of the late Charlie and Sallie Suggs O'Kelley. Mrs. Watkins was preceded in death by her husband, Roy James Watkins; son, Joel Watkins; daughter, Janice Watkins; and brother, Elmer O'Kelley.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday October 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home on Thursday October 31, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Greg Poole officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Lula.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Cathy Kitchen officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family for the children.

Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.